UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1900: Postcard view of the exterior of the West Wind Motel showing the one story brick structure, the large neon sign, and a small pay area. (Photo by Lake County Museum/Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1900: Postcard view of the exterior of the West Wind Motel showing the one story brick structure, the large neon sign, and a small pay area. (Photo by Lake County Museum/Getty Images)

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UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1900: Postcard view of the famous St. Patrick' Day Parade showing the Will Rogers Range Riders. The street is lined with people watching the parade. (Photo by Lake County Museum/Getty Images) less

UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1900: Postcard view of the famous St. Patrick' Day Parade showing the Will Rogers Range Riders. The street is lined with people watching the parade. (Photo by Lake County Museum/Getty ... more

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UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1941: Vintage linen postcard showing a woman holding a gift who is pulling aside her dressing gown to show off her hosiery. (Photo by Lake County Museum/Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1941: Vintage linen postcard showing a woman holding a gift who is pulling aside her dressing gown to show off her hosiery. (Photo by Lake County Museum/Getty Images)

RANGER, TEXAS, circa 1910, A real photo postcard shows a plethora of activity on the main street of Ranger, Texas around 1910, Wagons, signs, flooding, animals, and oil wells are all visible in the image. (Photo by Transcendental Graphics/Getty Images) less

RANGER, TEXAS, circa 1910, A real photo postcard shows a plethora of activity on the main street of Ranger, Texas around 1910, Wagons, signs, flooding, animals, and oil wells are all visible in the image. ... more

Postcard shows an aerial view of the main offices and plant of the Hughes Tool Co., owned by American industrialist, aviator, and film producer Howard Hughes, Houston, Texas, August 15, 1938. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) less

Postcard shows an aerial view of the main offices and plant of the Hughes Tool Co., owned by American industrialist, aviator, and film producer Howard Hughes, Houston, Texas, August 15, 1938. (Photo by Hulton ... more

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A native poses within the recesses of cliff dwellings for a photo postcard made early 20th century in Frijole Canyon, Texas. (Photo by Transcendental Graphics/Getty Images)

A native poses within the recesses of cliff dwellings for a photo postcard made early 20th century in Frijole Canyon, Texas. (Photo by Transcendental Graphics/Getty Images)

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UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1940: Color postcard with a map of the state of Texas, It highlights several scenes and vistas particular to the state, The postcard was published by E,C, Kropp Company of Milwaukee (Photo by Transcendental Graphics/Getty Images) less

UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1940: Color postcard with a map of the state of Texas, It highlights several scenes and vistas particular to the state, The postcard was published by E,C, Kropp Company of Milwaukee ... more

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Greetings from Texas, a large letter postcard of Texas showing views of the state in each letter, 1935. A cattle roundup is in the background. (Photo by Lake County Museum/Getty Images)

Greetings from Texas, a large letter postcard of Texas showing views of the state in each letter, 1935. A cattle roundup is in the background. (Photo by Lake County Museum/Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1941: Postcard advertisement for Panther Battleship Roof Coating showing a panther on top of a mountain with her cubs. Lightening strikes in the background. (Photo by Lake County Museum/Getty Images) less

UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1941: Postcard advertisement for Panther Battleship Roof Coating showing a panther on top of a mountain with her cubs. Lightening strikes in the background. (Photo by Lake County ... more

UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1940: Postcard view of the causeway over Galveston Bay to Galveston, Texas shows vintage automobiles driving along the four lane highway. (Photo by Lake County Museum/Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1940: Postcard view of the causeway over Galveston Bay to Galveston, Texas shows vintage automobiles driving along the four lane highway. (Photo by Lake County Museum/Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1900: Postcard view of the nmotel and tourist district along route 66 in Amarilli, TexasA little cowgirl with a suitcase stands on the side of the busy street. Vintage cars and neon signs are visible. (Photo by Lake County Museum/Getty Images) less

UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1900: Postcard view of the nmotel and tourist district along route 66 in Amarilli, TexasA little cowgirl with a suitcase stands on the side of the busy street. Vintage cars and neon signs ... more

UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1900: Postcard view of the exterior of the Sundown Motel showing the one story building, vintage autos and a large neon sign. (Photo by Lake County Museum/Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1900: Postcard view of the exterior of the Sundown Motel showing the one story building, vintage autos and a large neon sign. (Photo by Lake County Museum/Getty Images)

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UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1900: Postcard view of the exterior of the Park Plaza Motel. The building is southwestern style stucco and has a neon sign out in front. Vintage autos are parked at the entrance. (Photo by Lake County Museum/Getty Images) less

UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1900: Postcard view of the exterior of the Park Plaza Motel. The building is southwestern style stucco and has a neon sign out in front. Vintage autos are parked at the entrance. (Photo ... more

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UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1943: Postcard view showing two soldiers using a qudrant in a wooded area. (Photo by Lake County Museum/Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1943: Postcard view showing two soldiers using a qudrant in a wooded area. (Photo by Lake County Museum/Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1900: Postcard view of the exterior of the Sun 'N' Sand Motor Inn showing the one story structure, office, swimming pool and large neon sign. (Photo by Lake County Museum/Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1900: Postcard view of the exterior of the Sun 'N' Sand Motor Inn showing the one story structure, office, swimming pool and large neon sign. (Photo by Lake County Museum/Getty Images)

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UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1900: Postcard view of the exterior of the golden Spread Motel showing the swimming pool, the large neon sign and a picnic and play area. (Photo by Lake County Museum/Getty Images)

UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1900: Postcard view of the exterior of the golden Spread Motel showing the swimming pool, the large neon sign and a picnic and play area. (Photo by Lake County Museum/Getty Images)

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CIRCA 1943: Postcard view of a Texas Horned Toad in a desert setting. (Photo by Lake County Museum/Getty Images)

CIRCA 1943: Postcard view of a Texas Horned Toad in a desert setting. (Photo by Lake County Museum/Getty Images)